Blackhaven

First-person exploration game uncovering the history a museum leaves out

Historiated · Released Jul 26, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 333
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Aug 15, 2022
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 750; 4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Blackhaven?

Blackhaven is a free, single-player narrative game set at a historical society surrounding a ruined eighteenth-century mansion. As intern Kendra Turner, you explore museum exhibits and archives in first person, examine artifacts, and read letters and documents as she uncovers contradictions in the museum’s official history.

For you if...

+you enjoy investigating the past through letters and artifacts
+you like stories about who controls the historical record

Not for you if...

−you want action instead of reading and listening
−you avoid strong language and written descriptions of racism and violence

What players say

80% of 333 reviews are positive

Players praise the historical storytelling and voice acting, particularly Kendra’s performance. Common complaints include lag, glitches, crashes, and an awkward interface.

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Blackhaven system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10
Processor: Intel i3 2125 3.30 GHz or later
Graphics: GeForce GTX 750/AMD Radeon 7790 or later
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Blackhaven have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Blackhaven run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Blackhaven use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam